New Clutch

[BA_Turbs]

I mentioned in another thread recently that I was being given a new gearbox due to second gear having "slow" synchros. Basically this meant that on a full throttle and quick gearchange from first to second there would be a very loud crunch from the gearbox. When I took the car to Ford, they happily rang the gear box manufacturer and said they would ring me back the next day and tell me what they wanted to do about it. A week and a half later no reply so I rang Ford and was told that my brand new gearbox had arrived and needed to book a time to have it fitted. They were very busy so I agreed they could have the car for a few days and they could do it between other jobs.

While the gearbox was out I got a phone call telling me that my SECOND clutch was going to be stuffed within 5,000kms. So that would mean that my car would be on its third clutch in 24,000kms. I don't thrash the car, but I don't drive Ms Dasiy either. Ford said I might as well get the clutch done now as it would save on labour, the gearbox was already out and it saved getting it out again soon to have it done.

The cost of the replacement clutch was $886 including labour.

This seems like straight out theft to me. How can it be so much when they apparently weren't going to charge me extra for labour? Anyone else here had to have a cluch done? They replaced the clutch, pressure plate and something else, but I can't remember what it was. The lease company has paid for it, but it simply doesn't seem right.

Opinions?

[justind]

I have not had this problem, but with the brake shudder issue the pads were replaced after I insisted that they do it free of charge.

The story goes.

Brake shudder machine disc approx 8000kms

brake shudder replaced discs approx 12,000kms

told at 15,000 service pads will require replacing in 5,00kkms

told dealer not good enough pad wear due to brake shudder issue and should be replaced by ford free of charge.

they told me not possible as they are not aware of wear rates in this new model.

I said bullsh*t check your computer for a taxi or fleet car and tell me how many kms they have done before replacement of pads.

They did average for auto transmission 45-60,000kms

Mine is manual they agreed if I do not get 45,000kms out of pad they will replace free of charge.

brake shudder replaced pads and machnied discs approx 19,000kms(free of charge)

brake shudder machined discs approx 38,000kms

brake shudder replaced discs approx 45,000kms

Pads currently 20%worn.

The same should apply to clutch related issues. You may have to insist on it but certainly should be covered by Ford motor co.

[Mondie]

Yep l agree with Justind.

Cant see why its not covered under warranty

[ZAP]

I would tell them to stick the charge as it should be under warranty....

I hope you have not paid....a Clutch is a warranty item

[hypnodoc]

I would tell them to stick the charge as it should be under warranty....

I hope you have not paid....a Clutch is a warranty item

Ahhh, the clutch probs are becoming apparent. I just bought a H/Duty Clutch and Pressure plate and spacer for the GT as I can't be bothered going through the drama of having their CRAP pressure plates replaced under warranty. The whole setup including freight was $745, also got a short shifter so that bumped it up a little more. But get this, Redhawk priced a new Ford setup at about $2300 from memory and they are crap at over 300kW, the rumour mill reckons they did it on purpose to have a weak link. I reckon they did it on purpose so they could indulge in some DISGUSTING PROFITEERING . I must say though that I've never had any drama with any warranty claim from Ford and sometimes it pays to remember that even worse stories can be read from those who chose the dark side and regretted it. I'm just rapt that FORD are back in the go fast business

[BA_Turbs]

I would tell them to stick the charge as it should be under warranty....

I hope you have not paid....a Clutch is a warranty item

The payment has already been made by the lease company. The car is leased, so I don't have much to do with maintainence issues other than dropping it off and collecting it.

I make it an issue of mine when a new standard clutch costs $886, when there is no labour for removing the gear box, its already out!

Might do the ring around and find out what a replacement clutch with no labour for removing the box should cost....

[sixfan]

Ouch! have they atleast said WHY the clutch keeps failing?

[BA_Turbs]

Ouch! have they atleast said WHY the clutch keeps failing?

They were basically implying that it was my driving. Like I said earlier, I don't dirve Ms Daisy, but I don't drive at 100% everywhere either. The gets a couple of little bursts a day of "spirited" driving.

[Guest jasonturbo]

with the money you spent on replacing the clutch you should have just put in a heavy duty one, would costed $200 more but at least you would be rid of the problem, I havent got my t yet but after I do about 5,000km's on it out with the sh*tty ford clutch and in with a new one

[BA_Turbs]

with the money you spent on replacing the clutch you should have just put in a heavy duty one, would costed $200 more but at least you would be rid of the problem, I havent got my t yet but after I do about 5,000km's on it out with the sh*tty ford clutch and in with a new one

Jason.

Great idea, but my dealer is very square and they told me that the XR6T clutch is the heaviest duty clutch that they will fit to a T5. I wasn't really consulted properly before the work was done either, they more spoke to the lease company.